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Dear Parents and Caregivers,
Please join us at Langston Hughes on Tuesday, November 15, at 7 p.m. in the cafeteria. We will host Monica Rogers, South Lakes Pyramid’s Substance Abuse Prevention Specialist (SAPS) for an important parent presentation titled “Youth Substance Use: Education, Prevention and Intervention.”
This is open to all pyramid parents and is not recommended for students. Bring neighbors and friends and come out to hear about his important topic.
In light of the current nationwide opioid crisis, the presentation will have an opioid focus. Representatives of the Fairfax County Police Department will also be in attendance to answer any related questions. Additional topics to be addressed include:
- The most often used substances by youth
- Reasons youth use substances
- What substance use education, prevention, and intervention measures are offered to students in FCPS
- What parents can do support their children
- How to connect with county wide resources and supports
We look forward to seeing you there.
Aimee Monticchio
White House Ornaments are on the way! We have 11 left to sell. Please email ktburke@fcps.edu if you are interested in one. Those who completed the pre-order form will be contacted with payment and pick up details.
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Outstanding Employee Awards
Langston Hughes parents/caregivers and students, you can nominate one of our staff members for an FCPS Outstanding Employee Award. The deadline is 4om on Friday, November 18th. All that you need to do is to use the links below and write a short paragraph or two about how this employee demonstrates exceptional work in the criteria for that category.
Questions? Email Michele Beard, Director of Student Services at mbeard@fcps.edu.
Outstanding Teacher Langston Hughes Outstanding Teacher Award
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category
Outstanding New Teacher Langston Hughes Outstanding New Teacher Award
Eligibility: Has up to three years of experience as a teacher (in any school/school district); librarians are included in this category
Outstanding Principal Langston Hughes Outstanding Principal Award
Eligibility: Has at least three years of experience as a building principal (in any school/school district)
Outstanding Leader Langston Hughes Outstanding School-based Leader Award
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in their current position as a School-Based Administrator (that is not the building principal):
Common positions in this category: Assistant and Associate Principals, Director of Student Activities, Director of Student Services
Outstanding Professional Employee Langston Hughes Outstanding Professional Employee
Eligibility: At least one year experience in current position as a Schedule-B employee or other non-instructional employee in a school that supports school leadership
Common positions in this category: School-Based Technology Specialist, Technology Support Specialist, Assessment Coach, Instructional Coach, Psychologist, Social Worker, School Counselor, Safety and Security Specialist, Dean of Students, Resource Teachers that serve in an administrative role in a school
Outstanding Operational Employee Langston Hughes Outstanding Operational Employee
Eligibility: At least one year of experience in current position as Schedule-A or Classroom Instructional Support Scale employee
Common positions in this category: Administrative and Office Staff, Safety and Security Assistant, Custodial Staff, Food Service Staff, IA, PHA, PHTA, Parent Liaisons
SIS WEEKLY PROGRESS REPORTS
All parents/guardians of Middle School students who have registered for a SIS ParentVUE Account and have a primary email address recorded in SIS ParentVUE can receive Weekly Progress Reports via email. This report provides a summary of your student(s) grades for the current quarter. To activate the Weekly Progress Reports via email, login to your SIS ParentVUE Account and first verify that you have a primary email address within the system. It is listed under the “My Account” tab. If it is blank, enter the email address where you would like to receive the progress reports and click on update account. Once confirmed, parents/guardians are able to activate and select their preferences for receiving these reports within the SIS ParentVUE “My Account” tab.
Weekly progress reports for all of your Middle and High School students will be included in one email.
For questions about a specific progress report or grade you can login into your SIS ParentVUE Account to find detailed grade book information. Additionally, your student’s teacher is always the best resource to answer any grade book questions that you may have. Weekly Progress Report Parent Quick Reference Guide
 Please contact Sharon DuncanHudspeth at SDDuncanHuds@fcps.edu if you think you can support this program. Donations of $5 or $10 gift cards are ideal and can be delivered to the school: Attention – Sharon DuncanHudspeth.
 
November 11
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology Application Window Closes Soon
Do you have an 8th grader interested in Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology? The TJHSST application is now open! The last day to begin an application is Wednesday, November 16 at 4:00pm. The application portal, course prerequisites, GPA requirements, and deadlines can be found here: TJHSST Freshman Application Process. Learn more about the process here: TJHSST Freshman Admission Overview video.
If you have any questions about the TJHSST admissions process, please contact the Langston Hughes TJHSST Liaison Counselor, Marissa Brooks.
Social-Emotional Learning with Second Step
We will complete our first Second Step unit, Mindsets and Goals, on Monday, November 14. Your student will put their knowledge about overcoming roadblocks into action by role playing tricky situations. Family conversation starter: Tell your child about a time you had to try something new to overcome a roadblock, such as asking someone for help or looking at a problem with a different viewpoint. Tell your child what eventually helped you overcome that roadblock.
Parents and Caregivers,
If your student missed picture day, "Make-Up" picture day will be Thursday, November 17, 2022
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Broadway Night 2023 Registration Now Open!
South Lakes High School Chorus and Parents for the Choral Arts (PCA) are excited to announce the 2022-2023 edition of Broadway Night, a musical theatre intensive designed to give 5th – 8th Grade Chorus and Performing Arts students an opportunity to perform in a Broadway themed musical revue. The experience includes working with professional choreographers and music directors. Check out our promotional video to learn more! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzGpAp_FbDc
This year there is no registration fee (only a t-shirt purchase is required). Find details and register online at https://www.southlakeschorus.org/other-opportunities/broadway-night-2/
Contact broadwaynight@southlakeschorus.org with any questions about Broadway Night 2023.
Holiday meals are a special time when families come together. Can you help make the holidays special for a local family struggling with food insecurity? Since 2016, Food For Neighbors has been providing holiday meals to students in middle and high schools throughout Fairfax and Loudoun counties. For every $50 donated to the Food for Neighbors Holiday Meals Program, they will provide a $50 grocery store gift card for a local family to purchase a nutritious and delicious meal this season. To donate, visit FFN Holiday Meals Program.
Hunger is an unwelcome guest during the holidays and with your generosity, families throughout our community will experience the joy of gathering around a table together to enjoy a nice meal.
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Did you know that FCPS has partnered with Tutor.com so students may access assistance on their schoolwork 24/7? Learn “How It Works” and how to get started by exploring the FCPS Website! Getting started is as easy as 1-2-3!
Talking Points now available countywide.
What is Talking Points? Talking Points is an easy and safe way families can communicate your child’s school and teachers for free, in your correspondence language! Amplify your conversations with your child about school with the help of Talking Points and easy access to what’s happening at Langston Hughes Middle School!
Embed the attached Talking Points poster and FCPS Webpage and YouTube video for more information
Talking Points for Families Video
 Still learning Schoology?
Check out the abundance of resources for you and your child in our Langston Parent Course and in our Student Course!
Nov. 23 thru 25 - Thanksgiving Holiday - Schools and Offices Closed
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